My first piece for @gamespot.com is live in which I reminisce about Lord of The Rings: The Third Age and the inspiration it takes from Final Fantasy 10. The recent War in the North shadowdrop made it the perfect time to get all nostalgic about it. www.gamespot.com/articles/rem...

Remembering The Lord Of The Rings Game That Ripped Off Final Fantasy 10

One sin to rule them all.

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Sharing for the morning crowd. Pretty please add jadekingfreelance@gmail.com to your mailing lists or even reach out if you fancy doing something together! 🔥

Jade King ✍️ OPEN FOR WORK@konayma6.bsky.social · 2w ago

I got laid off! 👋 There was no chance to say goodbye to my colleagues of several years before Valnet deactivated everything so I’ll just say it was a huge pleasure to be part of trying to build something unique within the games media landscape despite going up against so many challenges.

No time like the present - if you're PR, editors, or even just a little curious go ahead and add jadekingfreelance@gmail.com to your lists ❤️ getting chinese later it feels justified.

Jade King ✍️ OPEN FOR WORK@konayma6.bsky.social · 2w ago

I got laid off! 👋 There was no chance to say goodbye to my colleagues of several years before Valnet deactivated everything so I’ll just say it was a huge pleasure to be part of trying to build something unique within the games media landscape despite going up against so many challenges.

One of the reasons my streams have been a bit all over the place this year is because we’ve been organising this… And it’s finally time for the reveal… GOSH Charity and @taskmaster.tv are teaming up on the 5th September for a very special online show with creators, celebs and Alex Horne himself!

We're really not so different from our FFXIV Warriors of Light after all.

FFXIV Fan Fest Mirrors The Best Of Eorzea’s Community

We're really not so different from our FFXIV Warriors of Light after all.

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I just went to the gacha machines and promised my friends that whatever Job role came out of the machine would be my role in Evercold. Looks like I’m changing roles for the next expansion, kiddos. #FFXIVFanFest

Moss: The Forgotten Relic is great, but Tyler Walters, Technical Art Director at Polyarc, told us that transferring it from VR "was no simple task." www.pcgamesn.com/moss-the-for...

Moss The Forgotten Relic is a great example of transferring games from VR, but making it "was no simple task"

We spoke to Tyler Walters, Technical Art Director at Polyarc, about the process of transferring Moss: The Forgotten Relic from VR.

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Was lucky enough to check out Belmont's Curse earlier this month, and it's quickly become one of my most anticipated games of 2026! It's also pushed me to finish the rest of the series, which has been a treat www.thegamer.com/castlevania-...

It’s Been More Than A Decade Since The Last Castlevania, But Belmont’s Curse Is Going To Be Worth The Wait

Belmont’s Curse understands what makes Castlevania special, and why we’ve all been begging for it to make a comeback.

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Denshattack! is an unrelenting delight and might be the best thing I've played all year. It's so fun to play, even better to listen to, and has some truly lovable characters. Play this game! @denshattack.bsky.social Oh and read my review ❤️ www.thegamer.com/denshattack-...

Denshattack! Is The Coolest Game You’ll Play This Year

This gravity-defying train game is one of the biggest surprises of 2026.

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I checked out Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit and loved it just as much as the first! I still wish we didn't have the time-gated aspect though... I'll also never stop using song lyrics to make pun titles. Sorry, not sorry. www.thegamer.com/cozy-grove-c...

Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit Brings Back Its Bear Necessities

Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit offers a familiar yet refined gameplay loop that combines a casual pace with subtle storytelling.

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Launching a new website about video games today. Meet @respec.net. A sibling to @rpgsite.net, a spiritual successor to VG247, & a brother from another mother to other 100% independent UK media brands like @videogameschronicle.com and @trueachievements.com. www.respec.net/feature/87-w...

Welcome to Respec: A word from the Editors | Respec

Welcome to our new little corner of the internet. Why a new video game website, and why now? Allow us to explain...

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Didn’t realise that my Twitter account would be completely deleted after 30 days of deactivating it…. So had to create a new one… If anyone is still using Twitter please feel free to add me and if you could retweet my pinned post on there that would be amazing 🫶🏻 x.com/vandalheart_...

I’ve been waiting a long time to tell you all about this one (shout out to @jimnormann.bsky.social for being the Omura to my Maki) www.thegamer.com/orbitals-pre...

Orbitals Is The Perfect Blend Of Stunning '80s Anime And Top-Tier Co-Op

Orbitals lives up to the hype and is every bit as good as it looks.

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If you haven't played Unhinged on Netflix already, you should add it to your to-do list (and it only takes 30 minutes!) www.thegamer.com/netflix-unhi...

Unhinged Gives Us A Taste Of What The Future Could Look Like

Night School Studio is onto a winning idea with Unhinged, which brings the horror right into the palm of your hand.

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Stop talking about GTA 6 for a second! I reviewed the Star Fox remake and I'm a Star Fox guy now. www.thegamer.com/star-fox-swi...

Star Fox Remake Review: The Best This Iconic Nintendo Classic Has Ever Been

Get back in your Arwing, you're going to love it.

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I forgot to share these! I had a big chat with Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi about the trilogy as a whole, links to Advent Children, and how it felt to finish up an ambitious story while expanding the open world. Proud of this one. www.thegamer.com/final-fantas...

"I Want To Send This Story Off In A Way That Leaves No Regrets" - Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's Game Director On Bringing The Trilogy To Its Climax

We explore Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Rebirth, Revelation and beyond with game director Naoki Hamaguchi.

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Download Festival at the weekend was an absolute blast, and I had the pleasure of chatting with The Primals after their set! You can check out the interview here: www.thegamer.com/the-primals-...

The new Rhythm Heaven has an RPG mode and it's killing me that I can't play more of it until next month www.thegamer.com/rhythm-heave...

Rhythm Heaven Groove Is Everything Long-Time Fans Of The Series Want It To Be And More

You aren't going to be disappointed when Rhythm Heaven Groove arrives on Nintendo Switch next month.

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Games media folks! Anyone want to hop on a call tomorrow morning (UK time) and talk about the Pokopia DLC reveal with me for @culturedex.bsky.social ? Drop me a DM 👋

Hey, everybody. I uh. Hate that I have to do this. I'd always hoped I never would. But after what's gone on with work, I'm officially At That Point. So, if you could share this around, I'd be deeply appreciative. Thanks. gofund.me/80ed923c3

Donate to Help Quentyn (And His Cats!) During A Difficult Time, organized by Quinton O'Connor

Hi there. I'm Quinton. And for the past five years, I've worked … Quinton O'Connor needs your support for Help Quentyn (And His Cats!) During A Difficult Time

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Yep, Hack '95 is the new game from Village Studio led by @willluton.bsky.social, have been helping on the bizdev/publishing side of things, do check it the trailer & demo! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv8n...

Hack '95 reveal trailer - PC Gaming Show 2026

YouTube video by PC Gamer

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Watch or read my chat with Abubakar Salim for free. We talk about navigating hostile territory in video games, working with Ridley Scott, staying in shape for roles, and loads more. Subscribes and shares mean a lot and let me do more of these. www.gaming.firezidechat.com/p/firezide-c...

Firezide Chat with Abubakar Salim

A chat about how game development is much harder than being an actor, what the industry can do to push back against toxicity and support diverse voices, and why he’d most like to be reincarnated as a ...

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Shocked & heartbroken to say Team17 PR & Events dept & thus my role have been made redundant. ✨Looking for new roles using my 15 years supporting projects & brands across Marketing, PR, Brand & Comms✨ I appreciate any help that comes my way. Dhia libh uilig💚 (More info in post under this)

I played Star Fox on Switch 2 and it's been killing me that I've not been able to talk about it until now www.thegamer.com/star-fox-swi...

Star Fox Switch 2 Preview: Faithful Remake And Brand New Game Rolled Into One

The Star Fox remake coming to Switch 2 later this month somehow feels like a whole new game and a faithful remake at the same time.

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Here’s a trio of interview pieces with some of the development team behind 007: First Light I put together to mark the launch 🕵️ First up is a chat with combat designer Tom Marcham about building hard hitting fights in compelling sandboxes 🤼 www.thegamer.com/007-first-li...

"James Bond Can't Feel Like A Fool" - IO Interactive Breaks Down Designing The Brutal Combat Of 007: First Light

Bond hits harder than ever in 007: First Light, and it's all thanks to a killer combat system.

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Happy to play a small part in this. Giz a wishlist if you dig analog found footage vibing cosy spooky times store.steampowered.com/app/4253020/...

Murder Meet Cute on Steam

Look, just because I’m paid to fix computers, doesn’t mean I’ll sit here and listen to your life story. So what there’s been murders? Do I look like a detective?

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Murder Meet Cute@murdermeetcute.com · 3mo ago

🎉 Murder Meet Cute extended story trailer out now 🎉 Learn more about sharp-tongued goth girl Amy, trying to survive a growing mystery in her small town, while something far more sinister seems intent on causing her harm. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aro5...

Some news from me! I quit GameSpot to launch something new. Introducing @lookingfor.game, an independent weekly newsletter where I highlight upcoming PC games and deliver demo codes straight to your inbox. Sign up at lookingfor.game 🥳

Bubsy 4D is bloody brilliant and one of my fave platformers in ages, @fabraz.bsky.social killed it again! www.thegamer.com/bubsy-4d-rev...

Bubsy 4D Is A Near-Masterful Platformer, And That’s Not As Surprising As It Sounds

Bubsy 4D is one of my favourite platformers in some time, and would be a guaranteed all-timer if it were just a little bit longer.

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It's 2026 and I've been playing Rugrats: Search for Reptar on a PS5. What a time to be alive! www.thegamer.com/rugrats-retr...

Rugrats Retro Rewind Collection Review: Search For Reptar Fans Rise Up

I didn’t know there were enough Rugrats games for the series to warrant a collection, but here it is.

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looking for a few more folks to talk to for a story i'm working on about tamagotchi. has tamagotchi influenced your games or art, even going beyond the creature care genre? hit me up here or nicolecarpenterwrites@gmail.com ✨